One Thing We Learned About Every NBA Team This Season
Learning. You know it, I hate it. With the season coming to an end, I’m going to recap one thing we learned from every NBA team.
With the NBA season coming to a close, it’s time to reflect. Today, it’s time to talk about what we learned about each NBA team this season. From lessons on draft picks, contracts, and coaches, there are always takeaways for each time, no matter how insignificant.
Without further ado, it’s time to learn!
Atlanta Hawks – Their Spending Spree Was Premature
The 2022 Atlanta Hawks have been nothing short of disappointing. Their surprising postseason run a year ago has been washed away with the possibility of them missing the playoffs entirely. Despite being one of the best offenses in the league, defense remains the issue for Atlanta.
So, when you look at their last few spending endeavors, they don’t make sense;
- Bogdan Bogdanovic – 4 years / $72 million
- Kevin Huerter – 4 years / $65 million
Sure, both Huerter and Bogdanovic are good offensive threats. But, they both offer next to nothing defensively. Them in the same backcourt with Trae Young is a recipe for disaster, and it has been just that this season.
Add in the terrible Danilo Gallinari deal, and that’s another bloated contract. A lot of one-dimensional players who don’t help Atlanta defensively. Currently, Atlanta has -$20 million in cap space, a figure expected to go lower and lower.
If they want to win a title, they have to consider defense with their next few roster moves.
Boston Celtics – Defense Is Their Identity
Boston’s miserable 2021 season, which saw them lose Brad Stevens to the front office, was being followed with another miserable one. The body language was poor. The disputes were often. On January 22nd,
New head coach Ime Udoka was failing to make an impact. The future of the Tatum/Brown partnership was up in the air to some. Amidst all the noise, the Celtics reinvented themselves. Like the Celtics of old, defense was their calling.
Since the turn of the calendars, Boston has been the hottest team in the NBA. You can attribute that to Jayson Tatum’s blossoming, but the defense is the main reason;
Boston’s Defense since Jan 1st
- #1 defensive rating
- #1 in opponent FG%
- 1st in opponent PPG
- #1 in opponent PITP
The Celtics are 23-4 in their last 27 games. Good luck to the poor team that faces them in the first round.
Brooklyn Nets – Trading For James Harden Was A Mistake
I don’t have to explain this one, but I will. If not for injuries, who knows? The Nets might have won the title instead of Milwaukee. Still, Brooklyn remained a contender entering this season. What happened next is the stuff of fairy tales.
It was the perfect storm of toxicity. Kyrie not being able to play due to his vaccination status. James Harden’s continually questionable health. Kevin Durant’s injury was the nail in the coffin, eventually leading to Harden’s departure.
In total, this trio played just 16 games together. 16. Three of the best offensive weapons in the league played together for just 16 games. Incredible.
The best part of it all? Looking at all the Nets had to give up to get Harden. Shall we?
- Jarrett Allen / All-Star center / $100 million dollar extension / one of the best young rim protectors in the NBA / luscious hair
- Caris Levert / Talented scorer when healthy / a LOT cheaper than Harden / solid overall player
- Taurean Prince / solid wing depth
- Three first-round picks (2022, 2024, and 2026)
- Foru first-round pick swaps (2021, 2023, 2025, and 2027)
All of that for a player who is currently on a division rival. *Clap*
Charlotte Hornets – Gordon Hayward Holds Them Together
The Charlotte Hornets, by all accounts, are the same team they were a year ago. They can score in bunches. Their plays end up on Sportscenter almost every night. We haven’t learned anything new about this team.
Their most glaring issues are on defense, but we already knew they would struggle on that end. What we didn’t know is that Gordon Hayward is their MVP.
His massive contract isn’t my favorite, but he’s again shown his value. Last year, his foot injury spelled doom for Charlotte in the play-in game. This season, without Hayward, it’s been more of the same.
The Hornets are 26-22 with Hayward this season. They’re 11-14 without him, and that record is misleading. Mediocre opponents as of late have boosted that record up from what it really is.
The Yankees always win because we stare at their pinstripes. It’s easy to drool over the highlight machines that Charlotte has. But, without a doubt, Gordon Hayward is the glue that holds this team together. Although, paying $30 million dollars for glue sucks.
Chicago Bulls – They Aren’t Contenders
Injuries have crippled this squad. That is true. Any team who loses their backcourt for six weeks and their starting power forward for almost the entire season gets my condolences. But, with that said, I don’t think the Bulls are contenders.
I had them as the 8th seed in the East for a reason. Not only was their roster top-heavy, but their chemistry was also weird. Their team was microwaved together, with no time for continuity. They traded too much for an aging Vucevic. DeMar DeRozan has been magnificent, but he’s 32. Zach Lavine will command big money in the offseason.
On top of all the financial commitments the Bulls have/will have to make to be competitive, there is one revelation from this season that stands out from the rest.
They were a fun story for a few months, but it’s clear that that was a mirage. The Bulls are not a contending team this season. Period.
Cleveland Cavaliers – Their Young Core is the Real Deal
Another year of rebuilding was on the docket for the Cavs. I expected more development than success for this franchise, one which hadn’t done anything meaningful without Lebron James since before cell phones existed.
I wanted to see Darius Garland improve upon a sophomore skip in production. Evan Mobley’s rookie season was one I wanted to watch closely. Yet the Cavs have done a lot more than just developing this year.
Sure, guys like Garland and Mobley are generational stars. But Cleveland is playoffs bound. They’re the 6th seed in the East, amongst other competitive franchises. Who would’ve guessed it? They’re winning in the present but ready for the future. For once, things are looking bright for the Cavaliers.
Dallas Mavericks – Carlisle & Porzingis Were The Problem
Dallas has shaken things up over the past few months. With generational superstar Luka Doncic locked up for the future, the front office could take a sigh of relief. Keeping in Luka was the hard part. Now, trying him to win a title was a whole other challenge.
So, Dallas firing one of their most accomplished coaches ever and trading away Doncic’s supposed #2 option seems daring. But, those two moves have worked wonders on this team. Doncic was at odds with Carlisle, but he enjoys new head coach Jason Kidd.
Porzingis was undoubtedly holding this team back with his inability to stay healthy. But, and credit to the Mavericks, they got the perfect return for their inconsistent “star.” They added Spencer Dinwiddie – who was having a down year with the Wizards. He’s turned into the third option for this team, and he’s proven to be a seamless fit.
As of right now, the Mavs are rolling. They’re 21-9 in their last 30 games. Homecourt advantage in the postseason for the first time in the Doncic era is doable. So, yes, Carlisle and Porzingis were the problem.
Denver Nuggets – Nikola Jokic Is Amazing
The quietest superstar in the NBA is having another season for the ages. In a loaded western conference without his two co-stars, Jokic and the Nuggets are threats. Oh, wait. Let me rephrase that.
The Denver Nuggets Are Threats BECAUSE of Nikola Jokic
Sure, he’s not sexy. But like his wife, Nikola Jokic is more than a brooding center who can’t jump. These numbers deserve more attention than they’re currently getting;
26.2 points
13.5 rebounds
7.9 assists
2.3 stocks
66% TS
And those are just the counting stats. To fully appreciate the greatness of the beast from Serbia, we have to take a trip down advanced stats avenue. Nikola Jokic is first in the following advanced stats;
- Offensive Win Shares
- Win Shares
- Win Shares per 48 minutes
- Offensive Box plus/minus
- Defensive Box plus/minus
- Box plus/minus
- Value over Replacement Player
- PER**
Jokic is not only leading the league in PER (player efficiency rating), he’s having the most efficient season ever, according to the stat. So…yeah, this guy’s pretty good.
Detroit Pistons – Killian Hayes Is Terrible
Detroit is in the early stages of its rebuild. There’s a lot they still need to figure out. They know Cade Cunningham is their leader. Saddiq Bey is a solid support piece. And lastly, they know that Killian Hayes is awful.
Is that harsh? Yes. But it’s true. Hayes was taken with the 7th overall pick in 2020 over, among others, Tyrese Haliburton. Ouch. His second season has seen him “improve.” I say that lightly because this isn’t my definition of improvement;
| Rookie Killian Hayes | Sophomore Killian Hayes |
| 6.8 points | 6.2 points |
| 42% TS | 45% TS |
| 28% 3-PT | 26% 3-PT |
| 1.67 ast:to ratio | 2.5 ast:to ratio |
| -0.9 DBPM | 0.5 DBPM |
In fairness, Hayes has a few excuses. Overseas players sometimes struggle in the NBA, especially a teenager like Hayes. Secondly, a hip injury in his rookie season sidelined him for weeks. Injuries like that are killer for development. Lastly, he plays in Detroit. That one speaks for itself.
Still, Hayes is looking like a bust. Barring some miraculous turnaround, the Pistons aren’t going to extend him. Detroit runs through Cade, not Killian.
Golden State Warriors – They’re Still Contenders
It seems like lifetimes ago that we saw the Warriors on top of the NBA. I thought the team that won three titles in five years was gone. For two years, we watched them struggle. Relighting that magic from their dynasty seemed impossible.
After missing the playoffs for the second straight year, Golden State has returned to form. They burst out to a 28-6 start, dominating everybody in their path. The defense, passing, and ball movement had all returned.
Injuries have slowed them down considerably in recent months. When healthy, I think they’re the best team in the NBA. They’re deep, experienced, and poised for one last run at a title. For the rest of the league, unfortunately, this team isn’t dead yet.
Houston Rockets – Kevin Porter Jr Needs To Go
After getting the talented youngster for just a second-round pick, people applauded the Rockets for getting KPJ. He fit their rebuilding timeline and had upside as a scoring guard. To say his third season has been a disaster would be understating things.
Porter Jr told us that he’d average ten assists a night as the leader of Houston’s offense. I don’t think any of us are surprised that he didn’t reach his goal. What has been surprising is that his offensive numbers have gone into the Rio Grande. Houston has lacked a floor general all year long. Porter Jr is a secondary creator but not someone you can run the entire offense through.
His on the court shortcomings are only the beginning. He’s been in multiple disputes with his coaches. In early January, Porter was suspended for a game after getting into an argument and throwing an object at assistant coach John Lucas.
Four days ago, he had a weird sequence with head coach Stephen Silas. He was slow getting back on defense. He appeared to be limping. Something wasn’t right. After Silas subbed him out, he checked back in to the scorer’s table seconds later. Talk about a roller coaster of emotions.
Porter is no longer a winning presence in Houston. Maybe Cleveland giving him up for nothing was a warning. If the Rockets want to build a winning team, he has to shape up or leave.
Indiana Pacers – Kevin Pritchard is a Genius
After a few years middling in the East, the Pacers finally imploded. They traded away valuable pieces like Sabonis and Levert for this package;
- Buddy Hield
- Tristan Thompson
- 2022 first round pick (lottery protected)
- 2022 2nd round pick (via Houston)
- 2027 2nd round pick (via Utah)
But, wait, there’s more. In addition to that solid yield, Kevin Pritchard pulled off the heist of the century. From right under their noses, he snagged the Kings’ best player. He got his franchise cornerstone without blinking twice. The player in question?
Tyrese Haliburton
Haliburton, like the rest of us, was shocked that he was available for trade. Now, the Pacers have their franchise leader. Haliburton is a floor general that any team would kill to have. Their new draft ammo gives them an enormous amount of flexibility.
All of this is to say that Kevin Pritchard is a genius.
Los Angeles Clippers – They Need Their Wings Back
The Clippers have met expectations this season. Without their best player in Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers have been an average team. They’ve taken things a step further by being average without Kawhi and Paul George.
The two all-NBA-caliber wings have missed almost all of the season with injury. LA’s offense has been near the bottom of the league for months, currently ranked 26th. It’s unclear if we’ll see either George or Leonard for the rest of the season.
Getting back George gives the Clippers hope of holding their own in a playoff series. But, to contend, which is their ultimate goal, they need both guys fully healthy. That much has been made clear in their absences this season.
Los Angeles Lakers – The Bubble Is Their Saving Grace
2019: Missed playoffs
2020: Won NBA Championship
2021: First-round exit
2022: Miss playoffs entirely??
That is a rough timeline of the Lakers’ last four seasons. Sure, it’s crude, but their championship season is an outlier. Not just for the Lakers, but for basketball in general. If you remember, the close to that season was unlike any other.
We were in a bubble in Orlando, playing games with no fans. In jest, people have called LA’s ring one from “mickey mouse land.” While that’s funny, it’s also true. Anthony Davis and Lebron James got five months to rest before the playoffs. God knows how much that helped.
LA’s opponents were also laughable. Their best opponent was an underdog Miami Heat team that was overmatched. They didn’t play Milwaukee. Or the Clippers. Or any team that we took seriously.
Their last two seasons have been disastrous. Crappy roster moves and injuries have defined the Lakers for months. That championship seems like light-years away, a distant memory. So, one has to wonder.
If not for the Bubble, where would this Lakers team be?
Memphis Grizzlies – They’re Just Getting Started
The most exciting team in the NBA also happens to be one of the youngest. Memphis tore down their old regime and started fresh. This new group made the postseason for the first time last season. Now, they’re on the cusp of a whole lot more.
Their depth is immense. Memphis’s leader is Ja Morant. But the Grizzlies don’t even need Morant to win. Not many teams could go 15-2 without their superstar. That stat, to me, defines this team.
Memphis has some of the best chemistry in the league. They’re hungry for success, and they’re having fun doing it. Not many teams do this after games;
With the #2 seed in the West all but theirs, the Grizzlies will get that chance to prove themselves. On the biggest stage, this team will show us its true colors. I can’t wait to see what they show us.
Miami Heat – Kyle Lowry Completes Them
I could make an ill-advised joke about their timeout fiasco from a few nights ago, but I won’t do that. Let’s sway to the positive side of things for the number one seed in the East. Pat Riley had a busy offseason as he tried to retool a roster that got swept by Milwaukee.
Bringing in veteran point guard Kyle Lowry has proven to be his best move. Lowry and the Heat were a match made in heaven. Lowry fit the so-called “heat culture.” He’s been the steady hand that this team needed.
He plays hard on both ends of the floor, like always. His effectiveness in the clutch has been surprising to me. There’s a reason Miami wanted him so badly. With the playoffs approaching, Lowry has a chance to double down on Miami’s faith in him.
Milwaukee Bucks – Brook Lopez Is Their Unsung Hero
| Bucks Without Brook Lopez | Bucks With Brook Lopez |
| 41-26 record | 5-1 record |
| 115.3 ORtg | 121.6 ORtg |
| 111.7 DRtg | 111.9 DRtg |
| Smaller* | Bigger* |
Brook Lopez played 28 minutes in the season opener against Brooklyn. That was back in October. He made his return to action eleven days ago. Milwaukee missed his inside presence. His interior defense was crucial to their title run last season.
Getting Lopez back on schedule for the playoffs is massive. They’ve had an up and down season, but I think that this could push them over the top again.
Minnesota Timberwolves – They Know What They’re Doing Now
For the first time in forever, the Timberwolves have a plan. There’s a reason they’ve made the playoffs just once since 2004. Over the past few seasons, they’ve steadily built up a solid foundation. Something they can stand on, at the very least.
Now, they’re watching that team blossom. Trading for Patrick Beverley was the perfect move for this team. Little-known players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaden McDaniels are now starters. And most importantly, Minnesota has found their coach in Chris Finch.
They’ve surrounded franchise center Karl-Anthony Towns with the help he needs. Minnesota is a lock for the play-in tournament. With the way they’ve been playing, the playoffs seem like a given. I still think they’re the worst franchise in the NBA, but this season is an exception.
New Orleans Pelicans – Zion Williamson is unreliable (and fat)
The #1 overall pick means a lot to a franchise. That player has to be the leader of a franchise who isn’t good. They have to become a leader. They’re supposed to be the foundation of a rebuild. Zion Williamson is nothing absolutely none of that.
Yeah, he’s talented. We saw how dominant he was last season. But, his overall body of work is painfully disappointing. He can’t stay in shape, leading to injuries. The Pelicans shut him down for the season just a few days ago. Why is that? It’s because he broke his foot in the offseason and got fat in rehab. Ladies and gentlemen, this is your franchise leader.
On top of that, Zion hasn’t shown any leadership abilities. I get that some guys aren’t cut out for that role, but Zion didn’t even call his new teammate CJ McCollum when New Orleans acquired him. That goes beyond leadership and is another example of why Zion is unreliable.
The Pelicans obviously want Zion on their team, but I’m not so sure it’s worth it. His unhappiness in New Orleans has been well-defined. Now, we’re hearing trade rumors buzzing this offseason. For a #1 overall pick, who is supposed to be as reliable as reliable gets, Zion Williamson is as unreliable as it gets.
Keep posting those dunk videos on Instagram. Make yourself endearing, why don’t you?
New York Knicks – It’s Time To Rebuild (Again)
I fell for the Knicks, HARD. Their surprising season in 2021 made me believe they had turned a corner. They spent the offseason shelling out money to add offensive weapons. Paired with their surprisingly stout defense, I thought the Knicks were a playoff team in the East. But, there’s a lot I got wrong.
Nobody expected Julius Randle to be as good as he was last year. Nobody expected Julius Randle to be this bad, either. Randle’s efficiency has gone into the Hudson River. Some of the blame has to go to New York’s usage of Randle, but that’s not the point. The Knicks gave Randle $118 million dollars this offseason. They gave that much money to a one-hit-wonder. *Clap*
They gave Evan Fournier $73 million. Fournier has only shown up for nationally televised games this season. Other than that, he’s been terrible. The same goes for Kemba Walker, who has been benched at times this season. They also gave Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel three-year deals. Money management at its finest.
New York has been in a downward spiral for weeks. With the playoffs out of reach, they haven’t accepted reality. Tom Thibodeau is just now starting to go younger in his rotations. Miles McBride, Toppin, Quickley, Jericho Sims, and Cam Reddish need minutes.
Who gives the crap about Taj Gibson? The older guys shouldn’t get in the way of potential development for the youngsters. The Knicks need to rebuild. Their surprise season last season was a fluke. Now, it’s time to actually rebuild this team.
Oklahoma City Thunder – Shai Is Better Without Giddey
I love Josh Giddey. The sixth overall pick is an enigma, one that I can’t help but watch. His mannerisms and playmaking make him one of the weirdest players I’ve ever seen. One of my questions about Giddey was his fit with Shai.
SGA is the best player on OKC by a mile. He’s one of the most underrated players in the league. With these two on the floor, Giddey had the ball more. It makes sense, but Giddey has been out for the past few weeks with a hip injury.
In that time, Shai has been average. Nothing to see here;
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander since Feb 25th
30.3 points
6.1 rebounds
7.5 assists
54% FG
41% 3-PT
63% TS
8.5 FTA
I get that Giddey is more of a natural floor general, but SGA needs the ball. He’s too good to play off-ball for anybody currently on this team. Sorry Josh, but you’re going to have to play off-ball more.
Orlando Magic – The Nikola Vucevic Trade Was Excellent
Similar to the Pacers, the Magic decided to start from scratch. Years of being a borderline playoff team wasn’t worth it. It was time to trade their current core for a newer, younger one. They received the biggest haul for all-star center Nikola Vucevic.
At the time, the package was good. Now, I think it’s the best they could have gotten;
- Wendell Carter Jr
- 2021 first-round pick
- 2023 first-round pick
Wendell Carter was disappointing as a Bull. The Magic signed him to a multi-year extension worth $48 million dollars. I wasn’t a fan of this move, given how little Carter had proven up until that point, but now? It’s one of the best bargains in the NBA. Carter has turned into an inside-out big. He remains a solid anchor on defense.
That 2021 first-round pick ended up being 8th overall, which Orlando used to take Franz Wagner. The ultimate utility forward, Wagner has been one of the more productive rookies this season. His versatility allows him to fill any role the Magic need him to fill.
Unless the Bulls are one of the worst teams in the league next year, the Magic will have another draft pick to rebuild with. In hindsight, the Vucevic deal was a steal for Orlando.
Philadelphia 76ers – They Picked The Right Superstar
After the bubble, do you remember what everybody was talking about? If you need a refresher, it was about Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. After another playoff exit, people questioned the sustainability of their partnership.
Simmons couldn’t shoot. Embiid couldn’t stay healthy. People pondered if the 76ers should split up the duo. Either Simmons or Embiid would give Philly a premium in return, a chance to restart using just one of their stars.
At the time, I was somewhat leaning towards trading Embiid. While Simmons had his flaws, I thought that him running a team would accelerate his growth. Luckily, the 76ers didn’t use my advice. They waited and saw how much of a liability Simmons really was during the 2021 postseason.
They kept Embiid, who has turned into one of the most dominant scoring forces in the league. Using a disgruntled Simmons, they gave Embiid a more worth co-star in James Harden. Thankfully, the 76ers didn’t listen to all of us after the Bubble.
Phoenix Suns – Last Year Wasn’t a Fluke
Anthony Davis was like the rest of us. Last year’s Suns got lucky. Their road to the finals was a cakewalk. AD knows what that feels like, so he’s the leading authority on the manner. Even after defying all odds, Phoenix had to prove themselves. So they have.
How does the best record in the NBA sound to you? Even without Chris Paul, the Suns have been the best team in the NBA by a mile. They’re a top-3 offensive and defensive squad. They’re deep, filled with veterans.
Chris Paul returned last night, putting the Suns back at full strength. With the playoffs on the horizon, they’ve once again defied all odds. So no, Anthony Davis, the Phoenix Suns are not a fluke.
Portland Trail Blazers – Rebuilding Should Have Started Years Ago
I’ve said this 1000 times, so I’ll keep it simple. The Blazers shouldn’t have waited until Dame is 31 years old to rebuild. After we got swept from the playoffs in 2018, we should have started from scratch. Instead, we kept the band together for far too long.
That forced us to settle for mediocre trade packages that seemed force. Heck, the title of this segment is a lie. We’re not rebuilding. “Retooling” is a word I’ve heard Joe Cronin say a lot over the past few months. With all this new cap space, we’ll be back in no time!
I am counting down the days until this team does something stupid in free agency and sets the franchise back another decade. You’ve got to love the Blazers.
Sacramento Kings – They’re Still The Dumbest Franchise In The NBA
No explanation is needed.
San Antonio Spurs – Dejounte Murray Is A Keeper
Dejounte Murray was on a steady trajectory. Similar to how the Spurs run their franchise, there wasn’t a meteoric rise. Like clockwork, Murray was improving. But, he was always under the shadow of DeMar DeRozan. That, of course, changed when DeRozan left in the offseason.
Murray was thrown into the Ben Simmons trade saga early on. I never thought Philly would do it, but if they would, I thought Simmons would be an upgrade over Murray. That was until the season started.
20.9 points / 8.3 rebounds / 9.3 assists / 2.0 steals / 53% TS / 5.2 BPM / 4.1 VORP / 12 TPDBL
Murray was an All-Star for a reason. He’s having the best offensive season of his career. He has the ball in his hands more and he’s making the most of it. As the Spurs start to rebuild, they clearly have a great foundational player in Murray.
Toronto Raptors – Scottie Barnes Is An Animal
Scottie Barnes wasn’t supposed to be a Toronto Raptor. On draft night, we knew who was going in the top-4. We just didn’t know in what order. Cade, Jalen, Evan, and Jalen Suggs were supposed to be the top four prospects.
Instead, the Raptors took a gamble. They went with the raw and versatile Scottie Barnes with the fourth pick. I was indifferent. Barnes had the higher upside, but Suggs was the much safer pick. With how many wings Toronto already had, I questioned the fit. I think we all did.
Now, with hindsight, the Raptors made the proper selection. Barnes has been everything they’d imagine he’d be, and more. He still has a long way to go in his development, but he’s got a chance for rookie of the year for a reason.
He can defend all five positions on defense. He’s a swiss-army knife on offense. If he can add a jump shot to his repertoire, he won’t have any weaknesses. So much for the safe pick, right?
Utah Jazz – They’re Stuck
The Utah Jazz think they’re title contenders. They think that they’re close to finally giving their franchise a title. What they don’t know is that they’re stuck. Between their roster construction and contractual decisions, they’re doomed.
The Jazz are teetering on the edge of the luxury tax. They went over it to re-sign Mike Conley last summer. They traded away Joe Ingles this season to ease the pain on their wallets. Money and the Jazz are at odds right now. They don’t have any flexibility with all the extensions they’ve handed out.
So, when I say they’re stuck, I mean that in the most literal way possible. While they’re flawed and lack any sort of perimeter/wing defenders, they can’t do anything about it. There’s no way for them to improve because they’ve sold their soul for this team.
But, they sold their soul to the wrong horse. As they helplessly try and succeed, I’ll kick up my feet and laugh. Laugh as this team slowly drowns themselves in their despair.
Washington Wizards – Don’t Pay Bradley Beal
Bradley Beal is unusually loyal to the Wizards. It’s like me being loyal to the public schooling system. Why would I want to be with that junkyard? While I can admire Beal’s loyalty, I am begging Washington to look the other way.
Their All-Star is eligible for a supermax extension this offseason, one that could see him get paid $246 million dollars. No matter what, no matter how, the Wizards cannot give him this money.
Spit in his face. Disrespect him. Ghost him. Whatever they need to do to avoid paying him, just do it. I would rather see Beal on another team than on the Wizards next season.
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